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Local Million Dollar Lotto Winners Go Home With Thousands

Kevin Richards — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:52:18 +0000

We recently got the great news that we had a Million Dollar Powerball winner right here in the upstate New York area. A group of Queensbury, New York 99 Restaurant workers went in together to buy the winning ticket, but how much will they actually take home? The 20 employees are expected to take home [...]

Students Hope To Travel To India

Kevin Richards — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:50:43 +0000

Some Albany Area students are hoping to make a difference by taking a Mission Trip to India. While hosting a cupcake fundraiser to help pay for their expenses, we asked future Nursing student Kim Newell why this trip was so important and how people can help her group accomplish their mission.

Million Dollar Powerball Winner In Queensbury

Kevin Richards — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:22:15 +0000

Although the $590 Million Dollar Powerball winner was announced in Florida, we had a big local winner in upstate New York. According to the Post Star, “State Lottery officials said Monday morning that the Hess Express gas station at 527 Aviation Road sold a ticket that was one number off the grand prize and will [...]

Great Escape Opens In Lake George – New Screamin' Eagles Ride

Kevin Richards — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:44:40 +0000

A sure sign that summer has arrived in the Northeast is the opening of Great Escape Splashwater Kingdom in Lake George, New York. The Adirondack summer attraction opened the weekend of May 18, 2013. From classics like ‘Steamin’ Deamon’ ‘Desperado Plunge’ ‘Boomerang’ ‘The Comet’ and ‘Raging River,’ the Great Escape is a must for any [...]

Final Sean And Richie Small Town Tour Stop Will Be Voorheesville

Jake Thomas — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:03:46 +0000

We’ve been making the rounds on the 1077 ‘GNA Small Town Tour with the Sean and Richie show in May.Thanks to Fiedelis Care, our presenting sponsor of the Small Town Tour we’ve been able to keep the 1077 ‘GNA mobile unit gassed up all through May. We have already completed some great stops with our [...]

TGIF! Let's Raise The Hoof As We Get Into The Weekend

Jake Thomas — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:57:20 +0000

I thought we should have some fun and get ready for an awesome Luke Bryan Winning Weekend on 1077 ‘GNA and say TGIF!It’s even better with some “smiling horses” to help us out. Why not, the second leg of the Triple Crown, The Preakness is this weekend and it won’t be long before the thoroughbreds [...]

Eating Cicadas

Kevin Richards — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:26:12 +0000

Are you ready for the arrival of the cicadas? We've seen several articles preparing us for the 'invasion' of the harmless, but annoying creatures, but the most interesting posts are the recipes going around for the edible bugs.

Full Service Gas In The Albany Area

Kevin Richards — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:42:46 +0000

I was shocked when I pulled in to the new Shop Rite on Central Avenue in Colonie. As I pulled up to the gas pumps, located at the entrance, a service attendant came over and offered to pump my gas and wash my windows!

Some Local High Schools Have Made The Grade – Top 2000

Jake Thomas — Thu, 09 May 2013 20:56:15 +0000

Seeing that there are tens of thousands of high schools in America cracking the top 2000 is truly an accomplishment. Some of our local schools right here at home should be proud as they have found spots on the list. Teachers, Superintendents and taxpayers should all be happy. This list is from Newsweek, a very [...]

Brad Paisley Ready To Help Us Beat This Summer At SPAC [VIDEO]

Jake Thomas — Tue, 07 May 2013 22:00:14 +0000

Brad Paisley is a favorite here at home in the Albany area and has made our region a must stop spot for his annual Summer Tours over the past couple of years at SPAC.He’s back again fresh off the release of his new CD on Arista Records Nashville titled “Wheelhouse” which contains the current hit [...]

Albany Tulip Festival Is This Weekend

Jake Thomas — Tue, 07 May 2013 20:00:59 +0000

The colors will be beautiful as hundreds of thousands of tulips will be bursting throughout Washington Park this weekend. May 11th and 12th bring the family to downtown Albany and Washington Park for the 65th Annual Albany Tulip Festival. Make sure you bring your camera because you will not able to resist taking tons of [...]

Ravena Diner – Next Stop This Friday On The Small Town Tour WIth Sean and Richie

Jake Thomas — Tue, 07 May 2013 16:24:49 +0000

The 1077 ‘GNA Small Town Tour presented by Fidelis Care is hitting the road this Friday and heading to see our friends in Ravena, NY. The Ravena Diner on 11 Madison Avenue will be hosting our live broadcast of the Sean and Richie Show from 5:30am-11am this Friday, May 10th. Please tell your friends from [...]

Sunshine Puts People In A Better Mood – Sunshine On My Shoulders Makes Me Happy

Kevin Richards — Mon, 06 May 2013 13:54:43 +0000

Over the last few days we’ve been blessed with some ‘perfect’ weather in the upstate New York area. With temperatures in the mid to upper 70′s, a blue clear sky and abundant sunshine, it’s no wonder everyone seems to be in a great mood. Is it just coincidence, or are people really in a better [...]

Troy Firefighters Help Veterans – Help Our Heroes

Kevin Richards — Sun, 05 May 2013 21:57:17 +0000

Friday, May 10, 2013 we invite all Country Music fans to join us at Brown’s Revolution Hall for a great night of Country Dancing and Music to help the Rensselaer County Veterans. I was honored to be asked to start the fun at 7pm with Country Dancing followed by some great live Country Music by [...]

Schenectady's Walk N Roll For Spina Bifida Association

Kevin Richards — Fri, 03 May 2013 20:57:41 +0000

Saturday, May 4, 2013 Schenectady’s Central Park will host the annual Walk N Roll to help raise funds for Spina Bifida. Volunteer Shelley Miller explains the need to help with the annual event: “Proceeds benefit the Spina Bifida Association of NY. They’re located here in the NE part of the state, but are the only [...]

Dessert Wars Is Coming – Your Sweet Tooth Will Thank You

Jake Thomas — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:42:18 +0000

Cookies, cakes, pies and more will converge for the sweetest day of this year.Dessert Wars will be here soon on May 8th at Proctors in Schenectady. Sweets, on tops of sweets, on top of sweets. Chocolates to baked goodies and much much more will be converging from the best bakers and confectioners in our area. [...]

Small Town Tour Begins Next Week In Schaghticoke With Sean and Richie

Jake Thomas — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:27:13 +0000

It’s already time to get ready for May and that means it’s time to get ready for the first round of the 1077 ‘GNA Small Town Tour for 2013 with the Sean and Richie Show. Sean and Richie will be heading out beginning next Friday, May 3rd and doing their morning show live in small [...]

Clifton Park Area Dancers Entertain Good Shepherd Nursing Home

Kevin Richards — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:40:48 +0000

Dorothy Pingelski, a country line dance instructor from Halfmoon Senior Center and a regular member of our Country Kickers, once again led a team of Country Line Dancers to entertain and brighten up the Good Shepherd Nursing Home.

Wishes In Flight – Make A Wish Foundation Needs Your Help [AUDIO]

Jake Thomas — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:08:34 +0000

Every year the Make-A-Wish Foundation needs airline miles to help cover the expense of 50,000 round trips they use to make wishes come to life for children with life threatening illnesses. Our local Northeastern New York Chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation needs your help and are asking you to donate you unused frequent flier miles [...]

Schenectady Scenes In 'The Place Beyond The Pines'

Kevin Richards — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:29:27 +0000

Last year the Schenectady, New York area was thrilled to have a ‘Hollywood’ movie produced locally. The film, titled ‘The Place Beyond The Pines,’ starring Ryan Gosling and Bradley Cooper is now in theaters, and we’d like to take a moment to point out the local scenes and landmarks spotted in the movie. - First [...]